Nikhil Jain

CTO

Gurugram, Haryana, India13 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led teams to deliver scalable web solutions for 2M+ users.
  • Reduced load times by 65% through innovative engineering.
  • Achieved 50% reduction in technical debt via refactoring.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with a strong focus on scalable web solutions.

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Core Skills

JavascriptReact.jsNode.jsApi DevelopmentPython

Other Skills

AWSAlgoliaAlgorithmsAmazon Simple Notification Service (SNS)Amazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSArchitecture FrameworksAttention to DetailBootstrapBusiness RequirementsCCSSCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Clean CodingCode Review

About

A results-oriented Sr. Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience architecting and delivering complex, scalable web solutions for B2B and B2C markets. Expertise spans the full SDLC, from design to monitoring, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive architectural decisions. Successfully engineered microFrontend and monoRepo solutions, enhancing UX for over 2,000,000+ MAU and reducing load times by 65%. Developed AI-driven SaaS platforms that increased user productivity by 45%. Proficient in Node.js, React, AWS, Microservices, and GenAI.• Spearheaded platform engagement growth by 30% in 6 months by implementing innovative AI features.• Engineered intelligent agentic systems using LangChain, overcoming slow resolution times to cut customer support resolution by 40% and save $600K annually.• Accelerated page load time by 65% (3.5s to 1.2s) and boosted Lighthouse score from 45 to 92 by implementing code splitting, lazy loading, and bundle optimization.• Spearheaded the creation of a reusable React.js component library, achieving a 42% reduction in development time and enhancing code consistency across 10 applications.• Orchestrated 30TB+ data migration, overcoming the challenge of potential disruption to ensure zero downtime and seamless operations.• Grew engineering team from 5 to 20 members, boosting team productivity by 35% via strategic mentorship and process optimization.• Optimized database queries and implemented caching strategies, reducing API response times by 60% and increasing system throughput by 3x.• Achieved 50% reduction in technical debt via systematic refactoring, boosting code maintainability and developer velocity by 40%.• Developed and managed 50+ REST APIs, supporting 10M+ daily requests with 99.9% availability and sub-100ms response times.• Architected a novel RESTful microservice, overcoming slow data retrieval challenges to achieve a 55% reduction in access times and a 2.8x performance boost.

Experience

13 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Epam systems

Senior Technical Lead in Atlassian

May 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

  • Architected and delivered Atlassian Recruiting Central, owning end-to-end development—including frontend, backend, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance. Designed a scalable Monorepo architecture leveraging Bazel and Node.js workspaces, enabling efficient code sharing and streamlined CI/CD across teams and services.
  • Engineered robust, real-time platform communication by integrating Notification APIs and managing complex database schemas. Led the seamless migration of 30TB+ data (20M+ rows, 2K RPS) with robust validation and zero-downtime strategies.
  • Spearheaded Atlassian Elevate, a comprehensive employee engagement platform integrated with JIRA and Confluence. Built and optimized Employee Assessment, Feedback, and Calibration modules, supporting thousands of users and critical HR workflows. Implemented a robust, automated approval module, reducing manual intervention via multi-level approval workflows.
  • Established secure, scalable integrations between Atlassian, Workday, and iCIMS, accelerating recruitment cycles and data flow. Architected the Admin Hub application from scratch, integrating 30+ L3 APIs for end-to-end tech support capabilities—enabling support teams to generate custom metrics, trigger/monitor cron jobs, and perform reconciliation via a unified interface.
  • Developed advanced productivity and AI features, including a custom rich text editor plugin with AI-powered features, smart link provider, and batch image upload. Delivered agentic AI summary generation, Convo AI chatbot, Apex coach (RAG model), and pub-sub AI chat for dynamic forms.
  • Implemented comprehensive analytics, logging, and monitoring, creating dashboards for user activity, system health, and business metrics. Integrated data lake insights for real-time and historical analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Championed best practices in code quality, security, and scalability, mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across all projects.
JavaScriptReact.jsNode.jsPython (Programming Language)Amazon Web Services (AWS)PostgreSQL+8

Ocrolus

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Jan 2021Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Directed a 12-engineer full-stack team to deliver microfrontend and microservice applications, enhancing availability and security for 1,800+ clients and 100K+ daily users.
  • Spearheaded the development and launch of a scalable dashboard and fraud detection platform, enabling real-time collaboration and advanced document analysis with over 100 fraud indicators.
  • Migrated to Next.js with SSR/hydration, reducing page load times by 55% and increasing user engagement by 35% within 4 months.
  • Enhanced Node.js application performance, reducing server resource utilization by 35% and enabling a 2.5x increase in concurrent users.
Optimization TechniquesSystems DesignSemantic HTMLDebuggingTechnical RequirementsRedux.js+45

Eightfold.ai

Senior Member Of Technical Staff

Nov 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Pioneered the development of the Event Recruiting platform, now trusted by 50+ global clients to manage end-to-end recruiting across all phases. Architected and implemented mission-critical workflows that streamline candidate sourcing, engagement, and hiring, significantly improving recruitment efficiency and user experience.
  • Engineered Personalized Career Sites for enterprise customers, enabling each client to showcase unique branding, custom configurations, and rich interactive features. Leveraged Jinja templating to deliver highly customizable, dynamic content, empowering organizations to attract top talent while maintaining a distinct employer identity.
  • Built advanced Scheduling and Calibration Platforms with seamless, Google Calendar-like functionality, allowing users to effortlessly schedule interviews, meetings, and feedback sessions. Enhanced collaboration and productivity by integrating real-time scheduling, automated reminders, and robust calibration tools for interviewers and hiring managers.
  • Delivered full-stack solutions by developing robust backend services in Python and crafting dynamic, responsive frontends with React. Implemented Progressive Web App (PWA) standards and offline capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted access and a native-app-like experience for users, even in low-connectivity environments.
  • Integrated AI-powered features across workflows, including intelligent candidate matching, automated interview feedback analysis, and smart scheduling suggestions, driving smarter, data-driven decision-making throughout the talent management process.
  • Drove scalability and adaptability across the talent management suite, ensuring each platform could evolve with changing business needs and support growing user bases without compromising reliability or speed.
Optimization TechniquesSemantic HTMLDebuggingDesign PatternsRedux.jsIntuitiveness+38

Rivigo

2 roles

Lead Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2019Oct 2019 · 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Transformed the logistics industry through technology**, tackling complex challenges such as fuel analytics, route optimization, and human behavior analysis, while also automating routine tasks with intelligent alert and decision systems. Developed intuitive, user-friendly products that have driven rapid adoption across the trucking ecosystem.
  • Led the development and management of 10+ mission-critical frontend repositories**, including Asset Management, CRM Portal, Fuel Management, Pilot Management, Client Portal, Pilot App, Socket.io Notification System, and mobile applications for Breakdown and Puncture support. Collaborated closely with sales, marketing, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless work alignment, efficient development cycles, and comprehensive end-to-end support.
  • Owned the complete AWS deployment lifecycle** for all major frontend repositories, implementing Dockerization, Ansible automation, and performance optimization processes to ensure robust, scalable, and reliable application delivery.
  • Championed cross-team communication and operational excellence**, proactively monitoring systems, addressing issues, and driving continuous improvement to deliver high-quality solutions that meet evolving business and customer needs.
OperationsDebuggingDesign PatternsRedux.jsIntuitivenessProblem Solving+25

Software Development Engineer II

Apr 2018Jan 2019 · 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Designed, developed, and deployed the frontend architecture for multiple high-impact, customer-facing web applications at Rivigo, including CRM modules, Asset Management, Tracking modules, Client Portal, and Pilot Management, as well as several internal tools.
  • Leveraged a diverse technology stack tailored to project requirements, utilizing React with Redux and Flux architectures, AngularJS (v1) and Angular (v4), Webpack, Jenkins, and Node.js to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
  • Ensured seamless user experiences and high performance across all applications by implementing best practices in frontend engineering, continuous integration, and deployment.
DebuggingAPI DevelopmentComputer ScienceModel-View-Controller (MVC)Javascript ExpertCommunication+6

Cleartrip.com

FullStack Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2017Apr 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore

  • Revamped and optimized the entire flight search module as a full-stack developer, improving scalability, usability, and performance through modern design patterns, advanced data rendering, and migration to modern frameworks.
  • Designed and developed customer-facing web applications for B2B, B2C, mobile web, and corporate portals in the flights and hotels domain, building key modules such as CRM, asset management, tracking, and pilot management from scratch.
  • Led UI/UX design and development for mobile and desktop web applications, delivering seamless, responsive, and visually appealing experiences across platforms, and building Progressive Web Apps (PWA) with offline capabilities and push notifications.
  • Implemented personalized user experiences by leveraging analytics and user history to suggest customized results, driving higher engagement, retention, and conversion rates.
  • Engineered robust asset management and performance strategies, optimizing JS, CSS, images, and video delivery through CDN, IndexedDB caching, and resource minification, while continuously monitoring and improving web vitals and API performance.
  • Integrated and secured multiple third-party services including hotels, activities, coupons, flights, and payment gateways, ensuring seamless workflows, data synchronization, and robust API security.
  • Built advanced analytics and monitoring dashboards to track user behavior, business KPIs, and system health, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive issue resolution.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and engineering teams to align on business goals, gather requirements, and deliver impactful solutions, while mentoring junior developers and driving best practices.
JavaScript Object Model (JSOM)Redux.jsModel-View-Controller (MVC)

Gofro.com

Full Stack Web Application Developer ( Make My Trip)

Jan 2016Feb 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi Area, India

  • Led end-to-end frontend and UI development for a diverse range of web and mobile products, ensuring seamless operation, intuitive user interfaces, and high performance across platforms.
  • Drove the complete test-driven development of the Gofro product from scratch using ReactJS, delivering a robust, efficient, and scalable solution that meets the highest standards of usability and performance.
  • Architected and developed critical business portals—including sales, employee, supplier, and analytics platforms—streamlining operations and empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization.
  • Managed the full product lifecycle, including development, deployment, tracking, and ongoing maintenance, to guarantee reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Played a key role in technical hiring, conducting interviews and assessments to build a high-caliber frontend development team and ensure technical excellence.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders and teams to align product features with business goals, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and technical expertise, balancing hands-on development with architectural design and team mentorship to foster a culture of quality and growth.

Unitedhealth group

Software Engineer

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Gurgaon, India

  • Served as a DevOps Mainframe Application Developer, specializing in COBOL, JCL, and batch scripting to support and enhance mission-critical healthcare applications.
  • Led hybrid application development projects, integrating mainframe systems with modern platforms to enable seamless data flow and improved business processes.
  • Managed complex data migration initiatives, ensuring secure, accurate, and efficient transfer of large-scale datasets between legacy and new systems.
  • Automated deployment and operational workflows, streamlining mainframe processes and reducing manual intervention through scripting and DevOps best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain high-availability mainframe environments, supporting business continuity and regulatory compliance

Microsoft

Microsoft Student Partner

Jul 2012Jun 2013 · 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • The Microsoft Student Partner Program recognizes top young minds from around the world that are passionate about technology. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst having a ton of fun along the way. The tenure is for 1 academic year and can be renewed by the MSP India Team if the MSP has acceptable performance and continues to meet the eligibility criteria. As a microsoft student partner i worked as a technology evangelist for microsoft. As a Microsoft Student Partner, i lead the technology discussion on my campus. l demo the latest and greatest technologies, hosted events, and connected with other students and faculty to inspire them to create what’s next. Also i have helped organizing Microsoft dreamspark Yatra with my fellow MSPs. It is a city level event where we distribute dreamspark keys which help students to get free microsoft software.
  • Developed around 20 application for the Microsoft for window phone 7 on visual studio.
  • Developed web application for windows 8 Desktop platform.
  • Actively participated and won imagine Cup 2013 and participated and handled workshop organized by Microsoft India.

Gronical app studios private limited

Chief Technology Officer

May 2012Jan 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India · Remote

  • The company worked on several web and mobile applications :
  • 1. Gronicut (Search and book salon online) - A platform to search various salons nearby your area and book a slot at the same. A user can search based on various categories.
  • 2. Mobile Dakho - A Intelligent Mobile search, review and buyer platform.
  • 3. Exit signal - B2B analytics platform - Still in Development Phase
  • 2. Fonefi (Search and Review Mobile Phones) - In this platform, you can search for a specific phone and check the specification of the same. A user can compare two mobiles and also buys directly from our website if he likes it.
  • 3. Some highly successful and popular mobile applications :
  • https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/gronical-app-studios-private-limited/id857140816

Emblogic

Embedded Developer (Intern Developer)

Jun 2011Feb 2012 · 8 mos · Noida

  • EmbLogicTM is a technology design, integration, devices realization and professional company, providing out of the box solutions and end to end embedded solutions for product development, deployment and customized solutions.
  • ● Advanced Embedded Systems using Linux, ARM and Device Drivers
  • ● Linux System Programming using Processes, IPC, Sync & threads
  • ● Character Device,Block and Serial Driver Development
  • ● An Embedded Linux on ARM Cortex A8 using Storage

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